Which of the following is an oviparous mammal?

Balaenoptera

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Delphinus

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Pteropus

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Ornithorhynchus

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Solution

The correct option is D Ornithorhynchus
Mammals are viviparous, i.e. they give birth to young ones. But there are some exceptions. The monotremes like Echidna (Tachyglossidae) and Platypus (Ornithorhynchus) are oviparous mammals.
So, the correct option is 'Ornithorhynchus'.

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